A new pincushion

I’ve stitched a Union flag using Liberty lawn before, during all the excitement preceding the 2012 Olympic games, but it wasn’t terribly successful because there wasn’t enough contrast between the fabrics. When I put together a new red, white and blue Liberty bundle for the shop recently I thought that it was time to have another go. Here’s the bundle – the fabrics are Betsy Ann in red, Rosy in red and white and Mitsi in dark blue:

The Union Jack is a symbol I find tricky to craft, because it has been appropriated by political parties and organisations that I abominate (very apt that I am writing this today, on an election day), and because I find over the top patriotism a little bit cheesy. But it is such a good shape, and has some great meaning wrapped up in it, so this piece of stitchery is offered here to celebrate the kind of generous, inclusive, friendly & welcoming patriotism that we saw so fantastically back in 2012.

It’s a lot for a little pincushion to achieve, but what the hell, I can’t do political speeches…!

The top is foundation pieced and I have a foundation piecing template ready to upload, with some instructions, if people would like it… It’s good to share isn’t it? (more politics!). Just let me know!

Hello. (Sorry I haven’t got your first name)I am a new subscriber to your email blog, since finding it in the Love to Sew magazine. Initially I looked at your website to buy some of your fabrics but then thought I would also sign in to your blog and I must say I love it and look forward to your new ideas and comments. However I am disappointed that I can’t order any fabrics because I can’t find a phone number. You refer to your shop so I am hoping you will allow me to order over the phone ( I know I am old fashioned!!!) I do order things through Amazon and tried to find you on that, but no luck,so hopefully you will be able to do something for me. Many thanks and I look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards Ruth Nicolson